SAN FRANCISCO – Last night at AT&T Park, the only boos were for the umpires and the guy who thought singing “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” like Donald Duck would be a good idea.

Barry Bonds? The home crowd of 42,679 embraced him, giving him standing ovations every time he came to the plate. It’s good to be home.

The Giants began a seven-game homestand in the House that Barry Built. Everyone from Bonds to Bud Selig hopes Bonds ties and breaks Hank Aaron’s career home-run record during this stay by the Bay.

Last night, though, Bonds remained stuck at 753 homers, two shy of tying Aaron. He went 1-for-3 with a walk. His only hit was a single to center in the eighth inning in the Giants’ 4-2 loss to Atlanta. Bonds ducked reporters after the game.

The Giants are planning a celebration if Bonds can hit Nos. 755 and 756 this week. Giants Chief Operating Officer Larry Baer, one of Bonds’ biggest backers, is preparing the party if Bonds launches the historic homer at home.

Baer has been on hand for plenty of Bonds’ milestones in the past – 500 homers, 600 homers, 661, 700, 715, 73 in one season – but this one is the biggest.

“This is different because it’s truly a record,” Baer said. “I think there’s a huge air of anticipation. The others, to some extent, I remember with 500, which was his first San Francisco Giant milestone, it was a big deal.

“We interrupted the game and made a big deal and maybe overdid it a little bit. You have to balance it. There’s a lot of pride that it’s in a Giants uniform, as great an accomplishment as setting a mark that’s going to be remembered.”

Baer did not want to get into specific plans, but some things were clear at AT&T Park last night. Two huge banners were rolled up on two light towers in center field, ready to be unfurled at the big moment. All of the signs around the ballpark have been changed to reflect the new home-run total he came home with – 753.

The Giants showed his last two home runs on the center-field scoreboard, followed by a congratulatory message from former 49ers quarterback Joe Montana.

Bonds showed up at the stadium yesterday at 4:40 p.m., after the rest of his teammates. He walked into the clubhouse with his son Nikolai, who held a copy of the new Harry Potter book under his arm.

Baer said even if Bonds hits the homer on the road the Giants will have a say in how he is honored. This weekend the Giants spoke with the Brewers in case he hit No. 755 or 756 there.

Selig attended the Giants games in Milwaukee over the weekend but was not in San Francisco last night. The commissioner has not announced whether he will follow Bonds on the home-run chase.

“You have to ask Bud,” Baer said when asked if he’s saving a seat for Selig. “I’m not his travel director. It’s up to him. He’s the commissioner and that’s his call.”

Baer said the organization had conversations with Hank Aaron about participating in their celebration. Aaron has said he would not be there for Bonds’ homer.

“I think there’s been a lot of conversations, but well before we got into this mode in the season, about what Hank’s level of participation is,” Baer said. “Everybody is comfortable that Hank can do what he wants to do. He can do what he thinks is appropriate.”